Is Smoke from Wildfires Affecting My Crops?
b'In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Brian Shrader and Ben Jacob discuss wildfires and the impact smoke can have on crops throughout the growing season. The increased frequency of smoky days in agricultural areas raises the question of what impact the smoke might be having on crop productivity. Ample sunlight is critical for maximizing plant photosynthesis and crop yield, and lower than normal solar radiation during grain fill can be detrimental. In addition to discussing wildfires, the duo talk about ph issues on corn fields, wind and storm damage and provide a wheat harvest update.'